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FALL COLOURS - PHOTOGRAPHY (9/28/2012)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Park, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 28 2012, Sat, Sep 29 2012, Sun, Sep 30 2012 2:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 2:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Aug 27 2012 2:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Full weekend

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Caroline
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Member Cost:

$37.44/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 19 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

FALL COLOURS PHOTO WEEKEND

Come be inspired by the spectacular fall foliage in Algonquin - the canopy will be beautifully lit up with vibrant fiery reds of the sugar maples, the intense yellows of birch and poplar trees, and the dark green of pine and fir trees!

PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE LISTING BEFORE SIGNING UP!
This is a photography event with priority going to people with DSLR cameras. If you don't have a DSLR please let me know so I can group faster hikers together

TRIP PLAN: We will drive up Friday afternoon and camp at Mew Lake. We have two campsites, and both are on the water. (If you can't leave at 2pm please email me.) Saturday we will hike the rugged Centennial Ridges Trail (10km) which will give us an amazing view of the park + foliage looking west. It will be a later start as it would be fantastic to get some sunset shots. You will need to be in good shape to climb this trail, we will be going at a decent pace for the most part, unless the group decides to stop for a photo op. Sunday we will have an early rise to hike Bat Lake trail (~6km), looking for wildlife. We'll return to the campsite, have breakfast and after packing up we will hike the Mizzy Lake trail (11km). We'll have an early dinner in Huntsville at 3 Guys + A Stove. Please do not sign up if you need to return to the city early on Sunday! There will be no drop outs and you must be prepared to stay with the group during the day hikes.

PRIORITY: THIS IS A PHOTO WEEKEND, NOT A HIKING WEEKEND. Priority will go to drivers.

GEAR: Bring a warm sleeping bag and mat as night temperatures can drop to 0C. You will also need to bring your own food and stove. Tents will have to be shared as we are only allowed a maximum of three on a site. Please email me details of your camera (DSLR or not), tent (# of people) and gear (sleeping bag rating) and let me know if you don't have any gear (stoves) as if possible others may share. We will have a campfire for cooking as well but you need your own pot. If I don't get an email from you then you may be moved to the waiting list.

MANDATORY PRE-TRIP MEETING: If necessary a mandatory pre-meeting is scheduled at 7pm on Tuesday, Sept 18 to discuss the trip. If you do not attend the pre-meeting, you will be removed from the trip. Please do not sign up until you are sure you can attend.

Required Items to Bring:

Proper footwear and hiking gear
Camera + equipment
Camping gear, including stove, warm sleeping bag and sleeping mat

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be provided to those driving at the carpool departure. There is no meeting up directly at the event.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

620Km

Carpool Departure Time:

2:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $159.96 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$37.44/Person

Cost Includes:

$35.94 for campsite fees, parking for 2 cars for two nights and two bags of firewood for two nights at Mew Lake. Costs are shared based on minimum of four people per site, if we have six on a site then there will be a refund.
$1.50 TOC payment processing fee

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Aug 27 2012.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: If you cancel after Monday August 27, you will only receive a refund if another member is available to take your place.